RESEARCH ARTICLE ON AJMODA FROM THE VIEW OF AYURVEDA CLASSICS: A LITERARY REVIEW

Ajmoda is one of the best Medicinal drug which helps to improve gut health in very easy way by oral intake in day to day lifestyle in Indian culture. It is a spice and medicinal herb, used in Ayurveda for SHOOLPRASHAMANA and DIPANIYA from centuries. It is very much in used for its rich aroma and potent health benefits. Ajmoda contains thymol, a strong antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal and antioxidant property making its effective against infection. It is known for its ability to relieve menstrual cramps, headache and abdominal colic. It aids in boosting metabolism which helps in managing over weight and many more uses for recovering diseases. Thaťs why, this drug need to focus for students, scholars and researcher. Hence, this review Ajmoda, i.e. Carum roxburghianum through various indications are in use, controlled trials are needed to determine its real efficacy. The Ajmoda plant, its properties, mechanism of action and clinical uses are briefly was reviewed in this article.